OverviewThis hotel is situated in a business park, within a 3-minute drive of Interstate 64. With convenient access to the highway, this property is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car. For business travellers, the Chesapeake Conference Center is a 9-minute walk away.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV with pay-per-view movies, a lap desk, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a sofabed and a desk. Accessible rooms are also available.
Free parking is available on site and dogs under 50 lbs are permitted in select rooms at no additional fee.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a sun deck, a fitness centre, a business centre, a free beverage area in the lobby, laundry service, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes.
The Nauticus Maritime Museum, Harbor Park, access to Harbor Cruises and the Battleship Wisconsin are all within a 15-minute drive. The Norfolk city centre area is about 20 minutes away by car and features the Chrysler Museum of Art. Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Pavilion are about 25 to 30 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is about a 60-minute drive away.
The Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is about 20 to 25 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on October 1, 2013: Free breakfast hours and pet policy.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests indicated that while this hotel was not luxurious, it did a great job at providing the basics: good food, friendly service and clean rooms.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and generally comfortable, while a few reviewers thought that the beds were comfortable.
Many reviewers praised the food and selection at the free breakfast, while one guest said that the breakfast was "fresh every morning". Another reviewer said that the breakfast was well stocked and adequately replenished by staff.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
A few reviewers found shopping and restaurants nearby, while a few other guests found the location convenient for accessing the interstate.
A couple of guests enjoyed the outdoor pool area and described it as well maintained.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A few guests thought that the rooms were small, while a few other reviewers found the interior decor somewhat dated.
A couple of guests complained about an unpleasant smell from the air-conditioning unit, while one reviewer smelled cigarette smoke in his non-smoking room.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5, with 94% of 79 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #8 out of 42 hotels in Chesapeake, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 121 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 1, 2013 to verify some information.
